Target: Cambo Streater, Sheriff of Chesterfield County, South Carolina
Goal: Pursue a thorough investigation, swift identification of a suspect, and—upon arrest—seek the maximum penalties allowed by law for the person responsible for abandoning and starving a pit bull found in a trash bag.
A grievously malnourished pit bull was discovered stuffed inside a trash bag and later died despite urgent veterinary care. The dog—named by responders in the hope of a “new beginning”—was so emaciated that bones were plainly visible, and her body could not recover. This case has shaken residents and animal advocates who are now pleading for accountability.
Authorities have opened an active investigation and a reward has been increased in hopes of uncovering crucial leads. The details are difficult to absorb: a living, breathing companion animal discarded like garbage, left to waste away, and then succumbing to the damage done. Such cruelty, if proven, embodies prolonged suffering—both the physical abuse of abandonment and the prolonged neglect of food, water, and medical care.
Justice in cases like this must be both strong and visible. A robust investigation, followed by the toughest charges supported by the evidence, can help deter future offenses and honor the suffering this dog endured. This petition urges law enforcement to prioritize this case, secure all available evidence (including surveillance, tips, and veterinary findings), and—once a suspect is identified—pursue the maximum penalties, court-ordered psychological counseling, restitution for medical costs, and a strict, long-term ban on animal ownership.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Sheriff Streater,
We are writing regarding reports that a severely malnourished pit bull was found inside a trash bag and later died despite veterinary efforts. The circumstances—abandonment, extreme emaciation, and prolonged neglect—paint a harrowing picture of suffering that our community cannot ignore.
We respectfully urge your office to continue treating this as a top-priority investigation. Please marshal every available resource to identify the individual(s) responsible, including canvassing for witnesses, reviewing nearby surveillance, and coordinating closely with rescue and veterinary professionals to preserve evidence.
Upon identification and arrest, we ask that you work with prosecutors to pursue the most serious charges supported by the facts. We further request that any plea or sentencing recommendations include meaningful penalties: a lengthy prohibition on animal ownership, mandatory psychological counseling, and restitution for the animal’s care. Visible, decisive action in this case will help deter future cruelty and affirm this community’s commitment to protecting vulnerable animals.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Caronna
